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Then, the day before the transfer window shut, the Malian went off injured against West Ham and was ruled out for the season with a fractured ankle and damaged ligaments.

Crystal Palace's Bakary Sako celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at Selhurst Park, London. Photo: Daniel Hambury/PA Wire.

Crystal Palace forward Bakary Sako receives treatment following an injury during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Crystal Palace at the London Stadium. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

The 29-year-old's contract runs out at the end of the season, in his form he looked destined to extend it but now the future is uncertain.